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Analysis of the Properties of Mushrooms

https://notebook.community/LukeWoodSMU/Mushroom-Classification/DraftReport

Lab One: Exploring Table Data by Luke Wood, Justin Ledford, Traian Pop

SUMMARY:

Mushrooms are a type of fungus found in many, if not all, parts of the world, that have been used throughout history in a variety of fields. Fungi are extracted for both their beneficial and harmful properties. There is an entire subsector of biology dedicated to studying how mushrooms develop and evolve. After searching, we decided to focus on a specific set found on the UCI website due to the variety of attributes in the report.

The data we have selected to study is the analysis of 23 different gilled mushroom species of the *Agaricus* and *Lepiota* Families. Originally, this was collected in order to discover a more efficient and accurate way to tell if a mushroom is edible or poisonous as part of a field guide. This information was found on the UCI, collected by The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms (1981), and donated by Jeff Schlimmer.

The Aubudon Society collects information on over 700 different species of North American Mushrooms and compiles them in a concise and easy to understand handbook. Every aspect of a mushroom is detailed as to make it as simple as possible for anyone to differentiate one in the field.

We believe that this information could be used to create an effective classifier. All of the attributes, excluding poisonousness, are easy observable, and have a high correlation with whether or not a mushroom is poisonous or edible.




The following are our 23 categorical data attributes that will be examined in this report, grouped by the parts and functions of the mushroom:

  • Cap Information(OHE) - Attributes relating to the mushroom cap, the part of the mushroom that protects the gills from harm
    • Cap Shape(OHE)
    • Cap Surface(OHE)
    • Cap Color(OHE)
  • Odor(OHE) - The aroma a mushroom gives off
  • Gill Information(OHE) - Attributes relating to the mushroom gills, the part of the mushroom that releases spores
    • Gill Attachment(OHE)
    • Gill Spacing(OHE)
    • Gill Color(OHE)
    • Gill Size(Binary)
  • Stalk Information - Attributes relating to the mushroom gills, the part of the mushroom that holds the cap up
    • Stalk Root(OHE)
    • Stalk Shape(Binary)
    • Stalk Surface Above Ring(OHE)
    • Stalk Surface Below Ring(OHE)
    • Stalk Color Above Ring(OHE)
    • Stalk Color Below Ring(OHE)
  • Veil Information(OHE) - Attributes relating to the mushroom veil, the part of the mushroom that is used for protection of the spores
    • Veil Color(OHE)
    • Veil Type(Binary)
  • Ring Information(OHE) - Attributes pertaining to a mushroom ring, a vestigial protective covering for the mushroom
    • Ring Number(OHE)
    • Ring Type(OHE)
  • Spore Print Color(OHE) - Mushrooms use spore to reproduce, typically different colors among species
  • Population(OHE) - How the mushroom grows in terms of clusters
  • Habitat(OHE) - Where the mushroom typically grows in the wild
  • Bruises(Binary) - Whether or not a mushroom has surface bruises

  • Poisonous(Binary) - Attribute labeling if a mushroom is edible or poisonous



Baton Rouge Mycological Society (BRMS) is an informal group of people interested in mycology.  BRMS is committed to the promotion of educational and scientific activities related to fungi.  BRMS supports the protection of natural areas and their biological integrity.  We advocate the sustainable use of mushrooms as a resource and endorse responsible mushroom collecting that does not harm the fungi or their habitats.

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